This spans the period before, during and after the recent bushfires, providing a unique opportunity to track their impact. We are still analyzing results, but it's already clear the combination of bushfire ash followed by rainfall led to large increases in microalgae (phytoplankton) in estuaries,...
This weekend we visited four different libraries and the library with the best Halloween decorations was Waverley Library!! ️🦇🎃🐈⬛ Otto had his very first Judo grading!! He's so proud of his new belt Otto trying out some more paper
However, these arelong-term studieslooking at what happens over a person's life with prolonged exposure to air pollution. With bushfire-related air pollution, air quality is reduced for relatively short periods. But it's still worth exercising caution if you live in an affected area, particularl...
aA wildfire, also known as a forest (lie, grass fire, bushfire, or hill fire, is an uncontrolled fire often occurring in wild land areas, but which can also consume houses or agricultural resources. Common causes of wildfires include lightning and human carelessness. Dry weather and the ineffi...
ll need to survive on your own after a natural disaster or other emergency, planning for a minimum of three days of survival is a good starting point. Once you have a three-day supply, try to build up to a full week. If you’d like to have enough to be able to help others if ...
bushfires in Australia for example, or the destruction of the Amazon rainforest – a phenomenon called vicarious trauma. After an initial period of shock and outrage following the realisation of the extent of the climate crisis, many would fall into a state of depression, with little to no ...
However, recent post event reviews following significant events in Australia have highlighted failures within the warning systems, not just for flood, but also for other hazards, such as bushfire and tropical cyclone. This paper considers these deficiencies and explores how the Total Warning System co...
GPS Tracking in Australia's Bushfire Response The 2019-2020 bushfire season in Australia was one of the worst in the country's history. GPS tracking played a crucial role in the firefighting efforts. GPS devices on aircraft and firefighters were used to track the spread of the fires and coord...
A bushfire is a particularly dangerous fire that spreads quickly and is difficult to control. Bushfires can also cause blackouts if they damage power lines or equipment. 5. Floods Flooding can also damage power lines and equipment, leading to a loss of electricity. Certain areas are particularly...
In a time of personal heartbreak and sickness, author and journalist Julia Baird took-up ocean swimming and found that the connection to nature provided an incredible capacity to heal and to calm. Blending science research and personal experience, in this talk Julia makes a case for the ...